Public Safety
Public Safety is a top priority for local and state government agencies, encompassing the protection of citizens through law enforcement, emergency response, and crime prevention strategies. Effective public safety measures are essential for maintaining order and ensuring the well-being of communities. This directory offers articles on public safety and related topics like Emergency Management, which focuses on preparing for and responding to natural disasters, public health crises, and other emergencies that impact community safety.
Police Chief Bill Scott said RTIC has enabled the department to target individuals who have “damaged our city,” including repeat offenders
A state grant helped the LeRoy Ambulance Service replace an older intercept unit and an ambulance
A grant from the Oklahoma Department of Emergency Management will cover half the cost of a new CAD system to help integrate mutual aid for The Village Fire Department
City officials said the program is off to a good start and is expected to expand
“It is a false choice between community-led solutions and police officers,” Mayor Jenny Durkan said. “We need both.”
The laws limit police response to mental crisis calls and create a new use-of-force standard that’s “nearly impossible to meet,” officials said
Police Commissioner Michael Harrison said the new plan combines “effective policing” with other approaches to strengthen community relationships
The package will boost the starting pay for a Dougherty County paramedic from $15.52 to $18.74 an hour
Van Buren union leaders said they oppose the policy and estimate 20% of the township’s police and fire officials might quit as a result
The city of Pharr has reached a collective bargaining agreement with fire unions, making way for incremental pay increases and organizational modifications
Federal agents will also embrace intelligence sharing and prosecutions across jurisdictions, DOJ officials said
The cameras include a live-streaming capability that allows a doctor to log on to a server to view real-time footage and help render care
Opponents say the oversight panel will make cops’ jobs harder and hurt recruiting
Gold Cross EMS ambulances should have a paramedic on board, track available units and perform quality control reviews, Augusta committee says
The terms include a 4% increase for firefighter/EMT classifications, a 2% increase for paramedics and a 1% increase for EMTs
Trained deputies “could help save someone’s life” sheriff says during program’s first week
The single largest expense after salaries was security for the Hennepin County courthouse, which cost $773,000
A total of 19 police cars have been taken off the road due to “gross negligence” by a city official, the mayor said
Highway safety advocates say the key to getting a handle on road rage is focusing on reducing aggressive driving
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